You need to work on getting rid of the early arm bend and using your lats to keep the bar closer to your body so you don't crash into it whenyou finish your pull.

GuiltyJerk

United States584 Posts

December 16 2013 21:13 GMT

#1022

On December 17 2013 05:34 decafchicken wrote:
You need to work on getting rid of the early arm bend and using your lats to keep the bar closer to your body so you don't crash into it whenyou finish your pull.

I'm guessing that's more on the clean than the snatch?

Edit: After rewatching the videos I'm pretty bad at doing that on both lifts

Thanks! I'll make that the next thing I try and tackle

MeShiet

Canada290 Posts

December 17 2013 03:52 GMT

#1023

The first thing that stood out to me in your snatch video is that as soon as you pull, your chest drops. Like decaf said, I would agree that there needs to be more tightness/strength in the lats throughout your pull as that can create a far stronger back to pull with. Otherwise good work man! Progress is always welcoming.

BenKen

United States860 Posts

December 17 2013 18:10 GMT

#1024

Have any of you guys ever had your hands on an Excalibur bar? The price seems pretty good, and the spin and whip look good from their demo video. I was thinking about getting a Pendlay but this seems nice too, and a little cheaper.

website:
http://www.repfitness.com/weightlifting-equipment/barbells/rep-elite-olympic-bar

AoN.DimSum

United States2983 Posts

December 17 2013 19:25 GMT

#1025

never heard of excalibur, but the price seems too low.

decafchicken

United States20159 Posts

December 17 2013 19:34 GMT

#1026

Yeah, never heard of it and price is very cheap...i'd be a bit skeptical.

MeShiet

Canada290 Posts

December 18 2013 03:32 GMT

#1027

Seems like it's around the same price as a Rogue bar which if you've seen my comments about throughout this thread, you're probably better off getting a pendlay bar.

Donkeys

Mexico308 Posts

December 18 2013 03:53 GMT

#1028

LOL WTF is that what good bars are supposed to do? If I spin my bar hard I get no spin at all compared to that haha. Does it make a huge difference at not elite weights?

decafchicken

United States20159 Posts

December 18 2013 04:02 GMT

#1029

hahaha. It doesnt make a huge difference, but when i'm snatching or cleaning heavy i can definitely notice bar spin and the amount the bar whips is pretty noticeable on cleans and jerks. I've lifted plenty heavy on lower quality bars though so i wouldn't say it's gonna hold you back at lower weights, definitely gets more noticeable in the upper 200 and 300 pound rage though.

AoN.DimSum

United States2983 Posts

December 20 2013 04:20 GMT

#1030

heres a fun video of not what to do when snatching

decafchicken

United States20159 Posts

December 20 2013 14:39 GMT

#1031

First time I've seen dimsum run lols

MeShiet

Canada290 Posts

December 20 2013 19:56 GMT

#1032

hahahaha loved it, not sure how many times I've done that trying to work with blocks

Dewski

United States68 Posts

December 24 2013 15:56 GMT

#1033

On December 18 2013 12:53 Donkeys wrote:
LOL WTF is that what good bars are supposed to do? If I spin my bar hard I get no spin at all compared to that haha. Does it make a huge difference at not elite weights?

GuiltyJerk

United States584 Posts

December 29 2013 17:40 GMT

#1034

Adidas Power Perfects are 50% off right now, sick deal for anyone looking for some weightlifting shoes (personally struggling with whether or not I want to get these...)

http://www.adidas.com/us/product/mens-training-power-perfect-20-shoes/EV210?cid=G17563&breadcrumb=svZu2Z1z13nzzZ1z13071Z1z11zrf

EDIT: Just have US size 12 and up though

Dewski

United States68 Posts

January 05 2014 02:16 GMT

#1035

My meet today. Did pretty well, didn't PR though but didn't expect to.

Technique tips?

I know I dip slowly in the jerk, but it helps me keep my positions better. I think it'll get slowly faster.

AoN.DimSum

United States2983 Posts

January 08 2014 03:50 GMT

#1036

nice job! where do you train out of?

I like the slow dip for you, but your knees cave in and need to stay tighter. Back leg on the jerk is too straight which causes your torso to lean forward.

snatch and cleans look strong!

MeShiet

Canada290 Posts

January 08 2014 05:48 GMT

#1037

Love the fight you put into your 3rd attempt snatch there. Sorry I don't think I have anything new to offer technique-wise.

Dewski

United States68 Posts

January 10 2014 02:53 GMT

#1038

Thanks ^_^

I live in Los Angeles and lift in my backyard :D

AoN.DimSum

United States2983 Posts

January 11 2014 02:36 GMT

#1039

oh awesome. Are you close by to any gyms? I heard there a bunch in LA. I have a friend who trains at waxmans gym. Also my teammates brother trains in LA I'm pretty sure.

Dewski

United States68 Posts

January 12 2014 05:22 GMT

#1040

On January 11 2014 11:36 AoN.DimSum wrote:
oh awesome. Are you close by to any gyms? I heard there a bunch in LA. I have a friend who trains at waxmans gym. Also my teammates brother trains in LA I'm pretty sure.

There's only a few honestly. It's more of a problem of that I'm a student and play sports (aka 6AM-6PM weekdays), closest gym to me (Chikara Sport) is ~25-30 minute drive, and I've already gotten all the equipment and so I really can't justify more costs (uh, to my parents btw... still a minor lol). Waxman's is like an hour drive away x.x

I'm just trying my best self-coached and trying to avoid developing some bad habits, which I probably have... I'll get a coach when I'm in college and have a little more freedom.